Chongqing Marathon course.

1. 01

   Respect the 320 Metres

   The profile is hilly with 320 m of total climbing, so bank energy on the ups and let the downhills come to you. Don't chase flat-marathon splits on a mountain-city course.

   From the elevation profile

2. 02

   Cool March Start

   Race-day temperature typically sits around 14.2°C — cool enough that the first riverside kilometers can feel chilly. Plan layers you can shed once you're climbing and working.

   From the temperature

3. 03

   Two Rivers, Two Roads

   The course winds along the Nanbin and Babin roads on the banks of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. Riverside stretches are open and exposed, so expect wind and sun where the banks run wide.

   From the description

4. 04

   Use the Cheer Stations

   Music and cheer stations line a course built for atmosphere, and the field is large. Ride the noise through the hard patches, but expect congestion early before the pack spreads out.

   From the description

5. 05

   One Distance, One Plan

   The marathon is the only distance on offer, so everyone around you is running your race. Settle into your own rhythm rather than matching whoever starts fastest.

   From the entry

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.